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You have got a great idea, which you want to turn into a successful business. So who do you turn to for business advice? As a starting point we suggest that you visit the folowing useful websites: ABi has developed fact sheets for potential entrepreneurs, based on our 15 years of experience and expertise. Visit our resource section. StartUp Britain is a new campaign by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, launched in 2011. Designed to celebrate, inspire and accelerate enterprise in the UK, it has the full backing of the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and HM Government. Mentorsme connects companies with mentoring organisations that can support and guide their growth. If you are a business that needs support or a business professional who can offer support, we can help you connect with each other. The HMRC aim to help you understand some of the many things you need to think about when you’re running a business, especially the main tax and National Insurance (NI) issues. Business Link in London (BLiL) BLiL is a free and impartial business advisory service which helps potential entrepreneurs to start their ventures by providing high quality information and advice and connecting you to the right experts and sources of help. It’s website is full of valuable information on all aspects of starting your own business. You can sign up to its regular e-newsletter for its latest business news, regulation updates, events and much more. This website has valuable guides and case studies, from what to start to how to start your own small business. Own-it offers intellectual property (IP) advice and support for creative businesses. We offer a range of services, from basic to specialist support, through online and face-to face seminars, workshops and, where appropriate, surgeries with IP lawyers. The British Library Business & IP Centre can help you start, run and grow your business. It supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business. Companies’ House is the United Kingdom Registrar of Companies and is an Executive Agency of the United Kingdom Government Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). All forms of companies (as permitted by the United Kingdom Companies Act) are incorporated and registered with Companies’ House. The Start Up Donut gives you all the advice, support and access to the essentials you need to start a new business, get it running and make it grow. Startuptv.co.uk is an innovative new platform to help you find business videos and advice, to make your business thrive. The Food Standards Agency has valuable information and links to help you to start your own food business. |
